LEED Brochure

What is LEED? What does LEED deliver? How do we achieve LEED certification? This piece provides an introduction and overview to the LEED Green Building Rating System. USGBC Members: $0.65 Non-Members: $0.75     [Purchase]

USGBC Brochure

Learn more about "Who, What, Where, Why, When, and How" USGBC works and interacts with its members and supporters. The YouSGBC brochure explains the core values and purpose of USGBC. USGBC Members: $0.65 Non-Members: $0.75     [Purchase]

LEED for Schools Brochure

Why Green Schools? USGBC's LEED for Schools brochure explains how the program works and highlights how a healthy environment is conducive to learning while saving energy, resources and money. USGBC Members: $0.65 Non-members: $0.75     [Purchase]

LEED for Homes - Consumer Brochure

What is LEED? What does LEED measure? How does a home become LEED certified? This brochure gives an overview of the performance areas and benefits of the USGBC's LEED for Homes program. USGBC Members: $0.65 Non-Members: $0.75     [Purchase]

LEED for Homes - Homebuilder Brochure

Learn more about the benefits of being a provider of the LEED for Homes program. A program overview and highlights are available to homebuilders interested in high-performance home certification. USGBC Members: $0.65 Non-members: $0.75     [Purchase]

LEED for Schools Reference Guide

The LEED for Schools Reference Guide is over 400 pages of advice and information on using the LEED for Schools Green Building Rating System for your K-12 school project. This reference guide provides crucial information for all projects seeking LEED for Schools certification. For each credit, the Reference Guide provides: overview and points per credit, documentation requirements, summary of reference standard (whereapplicable), importance and benefits of compliance, recommended design strategies and technologies, potential design synergies and trade-offs, economics (where available), calculation methods and formulas, resources and definitions, and case studies (where available). View Reference Guide errata. The LEED for Schools Reference Guide also includes online access to non-printable PDF version. Online reference guides can be accessed by visiting LEED -->LEED Resources --> Online Reference Guides. There are no refunds or exchanges for this reference guide.     [Purchase]

LEED for EB: Operations & Maintenance Reference Guide (2008)

The LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance Rating System provides a tool for building owners, managers and practitioners to maximize the operational efficiency of their buildings, while minimizing environmental impacts. For each credit, the LEED for Existing Buildings: O&M Reference Guide provides: overview and points per credit, summary of reference standard (where applicable), recommended operational strategies and technologies, potential design synergies and trade-offs, submittal documentation list, calculation methods and formulas, environmental importance, economic issues (where available), resources and definitions, and case studies (where available). LEED for Existing Buildings: O&M has been aligned with the other long standing LEED rating systems. Note that USGBC has published a new version of the reference guide that incorporates the version 2009 point and percentage scales. The LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance Reference Guide also includes online access to non-printable PDF version. Online reference guides can be accessed by visiting LEED -->LEED Resources --> Online Reference Guides. Refunds and exchanges will not be allowed for any Reference Guide.     [Purchase]

LEED for Homes Reference Guide

The LEED for Homes Reference Guide is over 350 pages of advice and information on using the LEED for Homes Green Building Rating System for your residential project. For more information on how to begin a LEED for Homes project, go to the LEED for Homes Page. For each credit, the LEED Reference Guide provides: overview and points per credit, documentation requirements, summary of reference standard (where applicable), importance and benefits of compliance, recommended design strategies and technologies, potential design synergies and trade-offs, economics (when available), calculation methods and formulas, resources and definitions, case studies (when available). The LEED for Homes Reference Guide also includes online access to non-printable PDF version. Online reference guides can be accessed by visiting LEED -->LEED Resources --> Online Reference Guides.     [Purchase]

v2.0 Projects Only - LEED for Existing Buildings v2.0 Reference Guide

Note: This is not the most recent version of the Building Operations and Maintenance Reference guide. There will be no refunds or exchanges for the updated version. The LEED for Existing Buildings Version 2.0 Rating System provides a tool for building owners, managers, and practitioners to maximize the operational efficiency of their buildings while minimizing environmental impacts. For each credit, the LEED for Existing Buildings Reference Guide provides: overview and points per credit, documentation requirements, summary of reference standard (where applicable), environmental importance, recommended design strategies and technologies, potential design synergies and trade-offs, economics (where available), calculation methods and formulas, resources and definitions, case studies (where available). Pricing: (Sorry, no refunds or exchanges) USGBC Members: $150 Non-Members: $200 International shipping: $80 Bulk Pricing: (Only available to USGBC members) To purchase with a discounted rate, please contact workshop@usgbc.org. 10 to 49 Reference Guides: $125 50 to 99 Reference Guides: $100 100 plus: $75 Full-time student Discount: $99 Please contact workshop@usgbc.org for details. Students will need to provide proof of enrollment before rate can be applied. Include following information with order request: -Copy of valid school photo ID -Unofficial transcript or schedule of classes -Contact information and best time to receive a phone call* *Please have credit card information on-hand.     [Purchase]

LEED for Commercial Interiors v2.0 Reference Guide - Third Edition 2006

The LEED for Commercial Interiors Reference Guide is a user's manual that navigates a project from registration through successful certification of a high-performance green interior. It is written specifically to give power for making sustainable choices to tenants and designers, who do not always have control over whole building operations. The LEED for Commercial Interiors Reference Guide includes detailed information, resources and standards for the credits covered in the LEED for Commercial Interiors Rating System Version 2.0. For each credit, the LEED for Commercial Interiors Reference Guide provides: overview and points per credit, documentation requirements, summary of reference standard (where applicable), environmental importance, recommended design strategies and technologies, potential design synergies and trade-offs, economics (where available), calculation methods and formulas, resources and definitions. The LEED for Commercial Interiors Reference Guide also includes online access to a non-printable PDF version. Online reference guides can be accessed by visiting LEED -->LEED Resources --> Online Reference Guides. There are no refunds or exchanges for this guide.     [Purchase]

LEED for New Construction v2.2 Reference Guide Third Edition

The LEED for New Construction v2.2 Reference Guide is over 400 pages of advice and information on using the LEED for New Construction version 2.2 Green Building Rating System for your building project. It has been thoroughly revised and updated since version 2.1 with new case studies, updated guidance and resources, and new information on the process of achieving LEED for New Construction certification. For each credit, the Reference Guide provides: overview and points per credit, documentation requirements, summary of reference standard (where applicable), importance and benefits of compliance, recommended design strategies and technologies, potential design synergies and trade-offs, economics (when available), calculation methods and formulas, resources and definitions, and case studies (when available). The LEED for New Construction v2.2 Reference Guide also includes online access to non-printable PDF files for Versions 2.2 and 2.1. Online reference guides can be accessed by visiting LEED -->LEED Resources --> Online Reference Guides. There are no refunds or exchanges for this reference guide.     [Purchase]

LEED for Core & Shell v2.0 Reference Guide

The LEED for Core and Shell Reference Guide is a user's manual that navigates a project from registration through successful certification of a high-performance core and shell project. It is written specifically to give power for making sustainable choices to developers, who have a limited sphere of influence in a speculatively developed building. The LEED for Core and Shell Reference Guide includes detailed information, resources, and standards for the credits covered in the LEED for Core & Shell Rating System Version 2.0. For each credit, the LEED for Core and Shell Reference Guide provides: overview and points per credit, documentation requirements, summary of reference standard (where applicable), environmental importance, recommended design strategies and technologies, potential design synergies and trade-offs, economics (where available), calculation methods and formulas, and resources and definitions. The LEED for Core and Shell Reference Guide also includes online access to non-printable PDF version. Online reference guides can be accessed by visiting LEED -->LEED Resources --> Online Reference Guides. There are no refunds or exchanges for this reference guide.     [Purchase]

Green Building Design and Construction Reference Guide, 2009 Edition

The LEED 2009 Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction is a user's manual that guides a LEED project from registration to certification of the design and construction of new or substantially renovated commercial or institutional buildings and high-rise residential buildings of all sizes, both public and private. This reference guide is a unique tool for all new construction projects, as it incorporates guidance for the three design and construction based LEED rating systems: LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations, LEED 2009 for Schools New Construction and Major Renovations and LEED 2009 for Core & Shell Development. This new consolidated LEED 2009 Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction includes detailed information on the process for achieving LEED certification, detailed credit and prerequisite information, resources and standards for the LEED 2009 design and construction rating systems. For each credit or prerequisite,the guide provides: intent, requirements, point values, environmental and economic issues, related credits, summary of reference standards, credit implementation discussion, timeline and team recommendations, calculation methods and formulas, documentation guidance, examples, operations and maintenance considerations, regional variations, resources, and definitions. With each purchase of the Hard Copy 2009 Edition reference guide for Green Building Design and Construction, 30-day access to download and save a non-printable PDF version of the reference guide is available. Printable PDF versions of the reference guide are available for purchase independently of the hard copy. The E-book purchase option provides 30-day access to download and save a printable PDF version of the reference guide. Please save a copy of the guide to your computer within this time frame. This option does not include a hard copy delivery of the reference guide. All PDF versions of the reference guide include a personalized watermark on each page. All purchased PDF versions are for personal use only, and users should adhere to the Sales Agreement TERMS. You may download and save a PDF version of your reference guide by visiting www.usgbc.org > click "Your Account" > click "Online Reference Guides (Purchased). Remember to save the guide to your computer within 30 days of purchase. To find out if this reference guide is right for your project, please read the Introduction of the LEED 2009 Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction. Refunds and exchanges are not allowed for any LEED Reference Guide. For information on pricing of reference guides, please visit our Pricing page. For other Publication information, including information about the E-book purchase option, please visit our Purchase FAQ page. [Purchase Hard Copy]  [Purchase E-Book]

Green Interior Design and Construction Reference Guide, 2009 Edition

The LEED 2009 Reference Guide for Green Interior Design and Constructionis a user's manual that guides a LEED project from registration to certification of high-performance building interiors. This guide is specifically designed to provide the tools necessary for sustainable choices to be made by tenants and designers, who may not have control over whole building operations. The LEED 2009 Reference Guide for Green Interior Design and Construction includes detailed information on the process for achieving LEED certification, detailed credit and prerequisite information, resources and standards for the LEED 2009 for Commercial Interiors Green Building Rating System. For each credit or prerequisite, the guide provides: intent, requirements, point values, environmental and economic issues, related credits, summary of referencestandards, credit implementation discussion, timeline and team recommendations, calculation methods and formulas, documentation guidance, examples, operations and maintenance considerations, regional variations, resources, and definitions. With each purchase of the Hard Copy 2009 Edition reference guide for Green Interior Design and Construction, 30-day access to download and save a non-printable PDF version of the reference guide is available. Printable PDF versions of the reference guide are available for purchase independently of the hard copy. The E-book purchase option provides 30-day access to download and save a printable PDF version of the reference guide. Please save a copy of the guide to your computer within this time frame. This option does not include a hard copy delivery of the reference guide. All PDF versions of the reference guide include a personalized watermark on each page. All purchased PDF versions are for personal use only, and users should adhere to the Sales Agreement TERMS. You may download and save a PDF version of your reference guide by visiting www.usgbc.org > click "Your Account" > click "Online Reference Guides (Purchased). Remember to save the guide to your computer within 30 days of purchase. To find out if this reference guide is right for your project, please read the Introduction of the LEED 2009 Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction. Refunds and exchanges are not allowed for any LEED Reference Guide. For information on pricing of reference guides, please visit our Pricing page. For other Publication information, including information about the E-book purchase option, please visit our Purchase FAQ page. [Purchase Hard Copy]  [Purchase E-Book]

Green Building Operations & Maintenance Reference Guide, 2009 Edition

The LEED 2009 Reference Guide for Green Building Operations and Maintenance is a user's manual that guides a LEED project from registration to certification of a high-performance existing building. This guide is specifically designed to provide the tools necessary for building owners, managers and practitioners to maximize the operational efficiency of their buildings, while minimizing environmental impacts. The LEED 2009 Reference Guide for Green Building Operations and Maintenance includes detailed information on the process for achieving LEED certification, detailed credit and prerequisite information, resources and standards for in the LEED 2009 for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance Rating System. For each credit or prerequisite ,the guide provides: intent, requirements, point values, environmental and economic issues, related credits, summary of reference standards, credit implementation discussion, timeline and team recommendations, calculation methods and independently of the hard copy. The LEED 2009 Reference Guide for Green Building Operations and Maintenance expands upon the information presented in the LEED for Existing Buildings: O&M 2008 edition. LEED for Existing Buildings: O&M 2008 was aligned with the other long standing LEED rating systems; the LEED 2009 Reference Guide for Green Building Operations and Maintenance has also been aligned. With each purchase of the Hard Copy 2009 Edition reference guide for Green Building Operations and Maintenance, 30-day access to download and save a non-printable PDF version of the reference guide is available. Printable PDF versions of the reference guide are available for purchase independently of the hard copy. The E-book purchase option provides 30-day access to download and save a printable PDF version of the reference guide. Please save a copy of the guide to your computer within this time frame. This option does not include a hard copy delivery of the reference guide. All PDF versions of the reference guide include a personalized watermark on each page. All purchased PDF versions are for personal use only, and users should adhere to the Sales Agreement TERMS. You may download and save a PDF version of your reference guide by visiting www.usgbc.org > click "Your Account" > click "Online Reference Guides (Purchased). Remember to save the guide to your computer within 30 days of purchase. To find out if this reference guide is right for your project, please read the Introduction of the LEED 2009 Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction. Refunds and exchanges are not allowed for any LEED Reference Guide. For information on pricing of reference guides, please visit our Pricing page. For other Publication information, including information about the E-book purchase option, please visit our Purchase FAQ page. [Purchase Hard Copy]  [Purchase E-Book]

Green Building and LEED Core Concepts Guide, First Edition (E-book)

The Green Building and LEED Core Concepts Guide presents ideas and practices that set the foundation for more detailed study of green building, such as it relates to specific LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), Green Building Rating Systems or individual markets and serves as USGBC's reference resource for the LEED Green Associate Credential. The guide is available in E-book (PDF) format only (Adobe Reader required). All PDF versions of the guide include a personalized watermark on each page. All purchased PDF versions are for personal use only, and users should adhere to the Sales Agreement TERMS. Price: $35 (member/non-member) Refunds and exchanges are not allowed for any LEED Publication. The E-book purchase option provides 30-day access to download and save a printable PDF version of the reference guide. This option does not include a hard copy of the guide. Once purchased, please visit www.usgbc.org --> click "Your Account" --> click "Online Reference Guides (Purchased)"to access the printable PDF. For other Publication information, including information about the E-book purchase option, please visit our Purchase FAQ page.   [Purchase E-Book]